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Posted by Morc on January 11, 2000, at 15:19:37
Has anybody tried this? It's a DRI (dopamine reuptake inhibitor), also an anti-viral--brought to mind by this flu season! I read about it as a possible counter to SSRI-induced anorgasmia. Also, in boosting dopamine, it might work as an anti-anhedonic. Didn't use it long enough myself to know.
Posted by JohnL on January 12, 2000, at 2:08:18
In reply to Amantadine, posted by Morc on January 11, 2000, at 15:19:37
> Has anybody tried this? It's a DRI (dopamine reuptake inhibitor), also an anti-viral--brought to mind by this flu season! I read about it as a possible counter to SSRI-induced anorgasmia. Also, in boosting dopamine, it might work as an anti-anhedonic. Didn't use it long enough myself to know.
Good questions. I would like to know more about Amantadine too. I had a good response to Ritalin (TOO good, abusive) and have wondered about trying Amantadine instead of another stimulant. Anhedonia is my primary symptom. Amantadine would seem, at least in theory, to be good for anhedonia as well SSRI sexual dysfunction. I think I'll run this by my pdoc this week, since I have to talk to him anyway about replacing the Ritalin. JohnL
Posted by anita on January 12, 2000, at 13:35:42
In reply to Re: Amantadine, posted by JohnL on January 12, 2000, at 2:08:18
If what you're interested in is the dopamine thing, I'd give bromocriptine a try before amantadine. For depression, an increase in D2 is supposed to be more helpful than an increase in D1 (bromo increases D2, amant & ritalin both). Most important, tho, is that amantadine tends to have significant side effects, whereas bromo tends to have less. Just IMHO.
I haven't tried either, but my former pdoc said he stayed away from amant because of the side effects.anita
> > Has anybody tried this? It's a DRI (dopamine reuptake inhibitor), also an anti-viral--brought to mind by this flu season! I read about it as a possible counter to SSRI-induced anorgasmia. Also, in boosting dopamine, it might work as an anti-anhedonic. Didn't use it long enough myself to know.
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> Good questions. I would like to know more about Amantadine too. I had a good response to Ritalin (TOO good, abusive) and have wondered about trying Amantadine instead of another stimulant. Anhedonia is my primary symptom. Amantadine would seem, at least in theory, to be good for anhedonia as well SSRI sexual dysfunction. I think I'll run this by my pdoc this week, since I have to talk to him anyway about replacing the Ritalin. JohnL
Posted by RG on January 12, 2000, at 14:14:59
In reply to Re: Amantadine, posted by anita on January 12, 2000, at 13:35:42
ARE ANY OF THESE D1 OR D2'S ADDICTIVE? BROMO, AMAT, ETC.?
Posted by JB on January 16, 2000, at 20:00:23
In reply to Amantadine, posted by Morc on January 11, 2000, at 15:19:37
I've used amantadine periodically for the sexual side-effects of taking Celexa. I have found it very helpful in improving my ability to achieve orgasm and enjoying sex much more. It has not been, however, very helpful for my lingering problem with anhedonia and lack of positive motivation. One amantadine does very well, though, is lessen feelings of fear and uneasiness. This probably has to do with its antagonism of NMDA receptors and not its action as a dopamine agonist.
Posted by Cass on January 25, 2000, at 19:51:26
In reply to Re: Amantadine, posted by anita on January 12, 2000, at 13:35:42
My doctor prescribed Amantadine for a bug I have. I sunk into one of the worst depressions ever. I was seriously considering suicide. I looked the drug up on the web and read that suicidal ideation and suicide attempts can be a side effect. The whole episode has been very traumatic for me. I think this drug can be very dangerous for people with depression.
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